B&W photo, 1800s. 1800's view of the New Orleans French Market from the levee, with horse drawn carriages unloading produce. French Market at the French Quarter (also known as the Vieux Carre'), New Orleans, La.

B&W photo, 1950s. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop. Lafitte the pirate is said to have used this building as his New Orleans headquarters. To conceal his smuggling activities, the Laffite brothers operated a blacksmith shop here. The cottage is one of the...

B&W photo, 1960s. Antoine's Restaurant. Established in 1840, it is the country's oldest family run restaurant. Located at 713 Rue St. Louis in the French Quarter (also known as the Vieux Carre'), New Orleans, La.

B&W photo, 1960s. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop. Lafitte the pirate is said to have used this building as his New Orleans headquarters. To conceal his smuggling activities, the Laffite brothers operated a blacksmith shop here. The cottage is one of the...

B&W photo, 1970s. French Quarter architecture is marked by tallyhos, shutters, and lacy balconines. French engineer Adrien de Pauger laid out the French Quarter in 1718. Blocks were originally called "ilets" because they were surrounded by water...

B&W photo, 1960s. French Quarter artist. Artists offer their works for sale and many do portraits on the spot around Jackson Square and in Pirate's Alley. French Quarter (also known as the Vieux Carre'), New Orleans, La.

B&W photo, 1970s. French Quarter artist. Artists offer their works for sale and many do portraits on the spot around Jackson Square and in Pirate's Alley. French Quarter (also known as the Vieux Carre'), New Orleans, La.

B&W photo, 1970s. New Orleans Jazz Museum. Relocated many times, it is shown here at 833 Conti Street. The museum eventually closed and its collection became part of the Louisiana State Museum Jazz collection after it became finacially impossible...

B&W photo, 1800s. Boston Club. Located at 824 Canal St. in a mansion designed by William Gallier and once belonging to Dr. William Newton Mercer. Written on photo: The Boston Club was founded in 1841 by New Orleans society men fond of playing the...

B&W photo, 1800s. The Chess, Checkers, and Whist Club. Founded in the 1880's. Located on the corner of Canal and Baronne Streets until 1920. Paul Morphy, New Orlean's native and world chess champion was a member. A marble bust of Morphy occupied a...

B&W photo, 1970s. Pontalba Apartments, front view. Built by the Baroness Michaela Pontalba in the 1850's. They are the oldest apartments in the United States. French Quarter (also known as the Vieux Carre'), New Orleans, La.

B&W photo, 1930s. Stanley Battistella weighinig a turtle at Battistella Seafoods in the French Market. Second person on left is Walter Anthony Battistella. Located at the French Quarter (also known as the Vieux Carre'), New Orleans, La.